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By NEILL BOROWSKI
April 8, 2026
CAMDEN – Instructor Cornelius “Con” Duffy doesn’t miss a beat when asked how many of his carpentry students have never touched a power tool before showing up to his class.“Mostly all of them,” Duffy, a retired 43-year member of the carpenters union and the lead, full-time instructor at the Henson ...
As families across the country continue to shoulder rising health care costs—paying an average of $6,850 annually toward employer-sponsored family coverage—a new report is shedding light on how states compare when it comes to children’s care. Personal finance company WalletHub has released its 2026 ...
CAMDEN – Instructor Cornelius “Con” Duffy doesn’t miss a beat when asked how many of his carpentry students have never touched a power tool before showing up to his class.“Mostly all of them,” Duffy, a retired 43-year member of the carpenters union and the lead, full-time instructor at the Henson ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Doylestown Borough has begun the task of removing forever chemicals from three of its wells that supply water to the borough.Forever chemicals are more technically known as PFAS, which stands for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. The chemicals are found nearly everywhere, ...
CAMDEN – Instructor Cornelius “Con” Duffy doesn’t miss a beat when asked how many of his carpentry students have never touched a power tool before showing up to his class.“Mostly all of them,” Duffy, a retired 43-year member of the carpenters union and the lead, full-time instructor at the Henson ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Supporting supplemental nutrition programs has always motivated us, so the TAPinto Nutley team is proud to once again sponsor Nutley Family Service Bureau's annual music event, Rock Hunger.Taking place in June at the legendary Old Canal Inn, it will be a day of fun, food, and great ...
POMPANO BEACH — A 25-year-old Pompano Beach man is facing a string of charges, including a felony, after authorities say he led deputies on a high-speed chase in a Maserati SUV that ended in a crash and a failed getaway attempt in a secondary vehicle.Jordan Jaquan Green was arrested early Saturday ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Roselle Park is gearing up for this year's annual bike clinic and Tour de Roselle Park.The event will be held on Saturday, May 30 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Michael Mauri Gazebo Park.Bob's Bicycle Service will conduct bike safety checks and EZ Ride hosts a clinic.The Tour de ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) on Thursday, April 30, 2026, will examine all aspects of the Berkeley Heights Police Department’s policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services, Chief Frank Mea, ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY — The Board of County Commissioners honored Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month during their Workshop Meeting held on March 26 in Freehold, highlighting the importance of education, support, and ongoing research for those affected by the disease.During the meeting, Commissioner ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — Pick up a Patriot Card at your first stop on April 18th, during Reverence Caldwell Day, or print one at home and take the challenge! Each time you donate somewhere, get a check mark. Visit donation sites and earn the chance to win a prize.Bring the kids. Fill your trunk. Make ...
EDISON, NJ - The Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office offered a plea deal for a 20-year sentence to Mikael Salman, the teenage driver who caused a fatal accident resulting in the death of an Edison teenager. Prosecutors say the plea deal was declined during a Personal Independence Payment (PIP) ...
SALEM, N.Y. — A free Yoga and Fiber Wellness Workshop will be held Friday, April 17, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Historic Salem Courthouse Community Center, 58 E. Broadway.The program, hosted by Comfort Food Community and Squash Villa Farm, will feature a gentle, all-levels yoga session led by ...
RUTLAND, Vt. — Come on down! The Price Is Right Live™ returns to the Paramount Theatre on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 7:30 p.m., with tickets going on sale Friday, April 10, at 9 a.m.Tickets can be purchased online at ParamountVT.org. The in-person box office, located at 30 Center St., is open Thursdays ...
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Due to the recent rains, the current mean average Drought Index for Brevard County has fallen below 450. As a result, the ban on open burning and the use of fireworks is no longer in effect.The Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) runs from zero, which is totally saturated, to ...
BLOOMFIELD N.J. — — A new wellness initiative aimed at improving bone health among older residents has been introduced as part of Bloomfield’s expanding programming for seniors at the Oakeside Cultural Center.The program, known as Project Healthy Bones, is a 24-week course combining exercise and ...
As families across the country continue to shoulder rising health care costs—paying an average of $6,850 annually toward employer-sponsored family coverage—a new report is shedding light on how states compare when it comes to children’s care. Personal finance company WalletHub has released its 2026 ...
Enjoy performances by four outstanding local bands:Porch RockersThe Sticky WicketsProject Blue BookThe Anna Felice BandTickets are $25 per person when purchased in advance online.Enjoy a cash bar, a delicious menu, exciting tricky tray prizes, and a 50/50 raffle!Become a SponsorEvent sponsors will ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY — The Board of County Commissioners honored Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month during their Workshop Meeting held on March 26 in Freehold, highlighting the importance of education, support, and ongoing research for those affected by the disease.During the meeting, Commissioner ...
NEWARK, NJ – The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents New Jersey Ballet, under the artistic direction of Maria Kowroski, in New Voices. Bold Visions — a dynamic celebration of the artists shaping the future of ballet. Performances take place on Friday, April 24, 2026 at 7:30 PM and ...
NEWARK, NJ – The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents New Jersey Ballet, under the artistic direction of Maria Kowroski, in New Voices. Bold Visions — a dynamic celebration of the artists shaping the future of ballet. Performances take place on Friday, April 24, 2026 at 7:30 PM and ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Jobseekers who are formerly incarcerated, or are facing other barriers to employment such as gaps in work history, or limited resources, will have an opportunity to connect directly with employers at an upcoming “second chance” job fair. The event, scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – Burlington County is continuing to take steps to boost community health with the launch of a new Mobile Health Vehicle to bring important health screenings, outreach and other services directly to local communities.The Burlington County Commissioners and Burlington County Health ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – East Windsor Township and The Watershed Institute are partnering once again for the annual stream clean up with the added cooperation this year of the Americorps Watershed Ambassador program. Volunteers are needed to help clean the stream in the busy community park by helping to ...
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The FBI Philadelphia Field Office along with FBI field offices across the country are urging the public to be aware about schemes in which scammers impersonate law enforcement or government officials in attempts to extort money or steal personally identifiable ...
OMERSET, NJ -- The Franklin baseball team was one of the last in the area to play its first game, but it was worth the wait.The Warriors pounded out 13 hits and defeated Rutgers Prep, 19-7, in their opener on Tuesday afternoon.Rutgers Prep actually led, 4-1, after one inning, but Franklin responded ...
NEWARK, NJ - A tenant lawsuit against the owner and property managers of the luxury Eleven80 apartment building in Downtown Newark alleges five years of "unconscionable” rent increases, numerous maintenance issues, and retaliatory behavior by the property manager. The suit also details significant ...
NEW JERSEY — Anglers across the state will head to streams and lakes on Saturday, April 11 as trout season officially opens in New Jersey.From April 11 through May 31, 2026, the minimum legal size for trout in most stocked waters will be 9 inches, with a daily catch limit of six trout.Beginning ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY — The Board of County Commissioners honored Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month during their Workshop Meeting held on March 26 in Freehold, highlighting the importance of education, support, and ongoing research for those affected by the disease.During the meeting, Commissioner ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY — The Board of County Commissioners honored Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month during their Workshop Meeting held on March 26 in Freehold, highlighting the importance of education, support, and ongoing research for those affected by the disease.During the meeting, Commissioner ...